Ballard Garages: Why Rats Seek Shelter in Winter
Ballard Garages sit at the margin between utility and mystery in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. In winter, these steel-and-concrete slices of urban life become quiet theaters where a different kind of resident moves: rats drawn to the shelter, warmth, and familiarity tucked inside closed doors and dim corners. The garages—lined along alleyways, tucked behind storefronts, or…
